US Bridges

Hell Hollow Road over Dotters Creek

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 500 Ft W of T-446 · Structure no. 000000000054647

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
348
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hell Hollow Road over Dotters Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hell Hollow Road over Dotters Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 348 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesHell Hollow Road
CrossesDotters Creek
Location500 Ft W of T-446
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.94572, -75.52301
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2015)
Projected traffic378 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hell Hollow Road over Dotters Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hell Hollow Road over Dotters Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Hell Hollow Road over Dotters Creek carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hell Hollow Road over Dotters Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Hell Hollow Road over Dotters Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.